See more synonyms for opt on Thesaurus.comverb (used without object)- to make a choice; choose (usually followed by for).
- opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw: to opt out of the urban rat race and move to the countryside.
Origin of opt
1875–80; < French opter to choose, divide < Latin optāre to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select
Related formsun·opt·ed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Contemporary Examples of opt
Men may opt out of the discussion rather than risk saying something wrong.
Nor, however, did it opt for opening a dialogue with the civil society.
Instead, opt for eating complete meals with good sources of protein and fiber.
If you tend to inhale your food without realizing how much you consumed, opt for nibbles like in-shell pistachio nuts.
Allowing religiously affiliated organizations to opt out of Obamacare, period.
Historical Examples of opt
Czechoslovaks who are habitually resident in Germany will have a similar right to opt for Czechoslovak nationality.
Any person over 18 years of age habitually resident in the territory restored to Denmark will be entitled to opt for Germany.
Epopt, ep′opt, n. one initiated into the Eleusinian mysteries.
May "opt" for one day, you're unable to say, and in vain you appeal to Authority.
British Dictionary definitions for opt- (when intr, foll by for) to show preference (for) or choose (to do something)See also opt in See also opt out
Word Origin for opt
C19: from French opter, from Latin optāre to choose
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Word Origin and History for optv.1877, from French opter "to choose" (16c.), from Latin optare "choose, desire" (see option). To opt out is attested from 1922. Related: Opted; opting.
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